A slouchy sweater and soft, lightweight jeans. Ahhh. Northwest perfection.

Dear Friends,

Perfect your casual look this spring with Wooden Ships sweaters and Silver jeans.

Don't waste time trying to break in your denim when you can get the look and feel now with this Silver high-waisted capri. Crafted with ultra comfy Super Stretch fabric, this lightweight, soft style moves with you without bagging out. A medium wash provides a well-loved look with small beach spots and ideal fading from waistband to rolled cuff.

Wooden Ships long-sleeved v-neck cardigan is available at Renee's in this crystal blue color. The fit is boyfriend style (read: oversized), and the fabric is lightweight and soft. Yummy!

Pair your new sweater with these Silver high-waisted white capris this spring. If you have curvy hips and thighs but a narrower waist, this is the style for you. Silver designers know that we don't want gapping in the back. This cut is crafted to flatter a well-defined curve but prevent gapping in the back by contouring the waist. Enjoy wearing this luxuriously soft fabric, with distressed accents at the hips and pockets to give your white jeans a well-loved look.

Want to project a more classic look? Then go with this cardigan sweater, also from Wooden Ships. Go to work in this sweater. Wear it like a jacket with dress pants, or pair it with denim for a more casual look. Find this gem at Renee's in charcoal gray and light blue.

We are receiving lots of new arrivals every day. Don't miss out. Check out what's new in person. And don't forget to visit our Racks of Opportunity. Find first-rate apparel from last season now marked 60% off. We look forward to seeing you soon. Have a lovely week.

With love,

Renee

Your Trip to New York City, Day 2

Luna Luz 3/4 sleeve silk organza dress

Dear readers,

Yesterday I said I wished I could bring all of you to New York with me. Later I realized: you ARE here with me! I think of you EVERY moment I am searching through at all the selections and making decisions here at market! You get to re-live the experience when you shop at Renee's!!

I am soooo excited about Day 2 finds for you. But I don't have a lot of time to write; I need to get back to work and make the most of my shopping opportunity. The photos have to do the talking today. I'll be back again tomorrow with more news from New York.

With love,
Renee

Sarah Pacini silk taffeta skirt and sweater

Sarah Pacini

Sarah Pacini shoulder sweater

MycraPac reversible hooded coat

Louben cashmere jackets

Stehmann pants rep

Comfy owner

Majestic. Look at all the tops I have to look at to find the few you end up seeing!

Majestic cashmere discussion

Tina explains her line to me; again, so many tops to choose from!

Tees by Tina group selected. Arrival: March 1st.

Tees by Tina group selected. Arrival: March 1st.

Wooden Ships sweater discussion about colors to choose

Wooden Ships: Cozy Fall Sweaters

Dear Readers,
We are excited about our fall collection at Renee's! One of the eye-catching new lines we've brought in for the season is Wooden Ships sweaters and accessories.

Getting Started. Colombian-born designer Paola Buendia and her husband, Mark Donovan, founded wooden ships in 1992. The couple met as undergraduates at Harvard. Spurred by a four-month trip to Bali, they founded the company two years after graduation.
Comfort Food. Paola: There is something so comforting about knits. For me, looking good is totally connected to feeling comfortable. Plus knits have a slouchiness that makes them immediately casual, and that is very much my style. I love fashion but not necessarily the fashion world, so I love that within that, Wooden Ships gets to be the "comfort food." Who doesn’t love a snuggly beret and mittens? It’s primal!

Customers. Mark: We receive so many emails from consumers telling us about a favorite wooden ships piece they have loved almost to bits. I actually keep a file where I save the messages that say "wow." We want to do a great job for our customers.

Gifts. Renee: I love these light weight sweaters and the fun accessories. Everything in this line will make wonderful gifts: mittens, fingerless gloves, hats, scarves and above all, sweaters. We are carrying all the styles pictured here in a variety of colors.

Come visit Renee's and take a peek. Cooler weather is just around the corner, and you'll love to throw on a Wooden Ships sweater when it hits.
With love,
Renee